Autism and Anxiety: Creating a Sensory Space
Sensory spaces can provide children with autism with a place to self-soothe, reduce anxiety, reflect, relax, and prepare for a transition, such as moving to another topic or classroom.
Leslie Crowe
Self-Injury Awareness – A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Self-harm, also known as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), is a serious public health concern for teens and young adults.
5 Teenage Mental Health Activists Making a Difference
In recognition of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, here are five young mental health activists making a difference in the past few years.
Student Athletes and Mental Health
Participation in school athletics has a wide range of benefits for kids. For many, playing sports is just plain fun.
School Avoidance: 8 Strategies for Parents and Caregivers
Under the best circumstances, school avoidance is a thorny and frustrating problem for parents and caregivers.
Understanding Eating Disorders: Bulimia Nervosa
Eating Disorders Awareness Week will occur in the US from February 19-25, 2024. This month we’re shining a light on one specific eating disorder, Bulimia Nervosa.
Benefits of Establishing a Daily Routine
Most of us have a love-hate relationship with committing to a New Year’s resolution, particularly if it involves changing our daily routine.
College Applications Stress: A Parent-Teen Guide with 14 Essential Tips
No matter when you make a list and consider attending a specific university or college, the process can be both exhilarating and daunting.
Authentic Teacher Self-Care: No Toxic Positivity Here!
What defines self-care, and what is explicitly teacher self-care? We have all seen enough lists of seemingly simple strategies for self-care to last a lifetime.
Violence Prevention in Schools: Managing Disruptive Behavior
It is easy to become overwhelmed and to struggle with helpless/hopeless feelings when confronted with a problem as complex as school-based violence.